News
Consultation: Developing a Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy
News July 22, 2015
Understanding the requirements of Canada’s research community, and tapping into their knowledge and expertise in identifying opportunities and challenges, is the starting point in developing a DRI strategy that will produce tangible benefits for Canadians.
OCUL Accessibility Information Toolkit for Libraries
News July 17, 2015
The OCUL Accessibility Information Toolkit for Libraries, previously available in PDF format, is now fully online as a handy reference resource for all!
New Issue of INFORM Published
News July 8, 2015
The latest issue of INFORM (the School of Information Management newsletter) is now available on the SIM website!
Budget pressures on Canadian university libraries force them to leave many Canadian-published books out of their collections
News June 25, 2015
In a recent quick survey, 11 Canadian-owned higher education publishers searched for 55 of their books in 10 university libraries, in both print and ebook versions.
LAC Partnership with the University of Ottawa
News June 23, 2015
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) and the University of Ottawa will collaborate in several key areas over the next five years to share expertise, knowledge and technology as well as support research and outreach initiatives.
Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for Government
News June 22, 2015
Gartner has identified the 10 most important technology trends for government in 2015 in order to help CIOs and IT leaders assess critical strategic technologies and plan their enterprises’ or agencies’ IT roadmaps.
Call Letter for Library and Archives Canada’s New Contribution Program
News June 12, 2015
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) announces the launch of its new Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP). This contribution program is a collaborative approach which will ensure the outreach of Canada’s local documentary heritage communities.
Dr. Sandra Toze Appointed as Interim Director, School of Information Management
News May 26, 2015
Dr. Sandra Toze appointed to the position of Interim Director of the School of Information Management for the period July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
CLA Draft Position Statement on Intellectual Freedom
News May 22, 2015
The Canadian Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Advisory Committee has drafted an update of the Intellectual Freedom Position Statement.
Congratulations to Algonquin LIT Award Winners
News May 2, 2015
Please join me in congratulating these students, our award winners for this year!